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MAP S.Platis Group, the leading financial services consultancy Group in the region, is seeking for a Chief Operations Officer to be based in Nicosia.&nbsp;This Role in a NutshellThe successful candidate will be responsible for the Group operational matters and the procedures integration, and will be reporting to the Group CEO.&nbsp;What Does Your Role Specifically Involve?<ul><li>Develop and implement a Group-wide operational strategy and scalable Target Operating Model (TOM) aligned with the Board’s vision.</li><li>Lead the integration of newly acquired entities, ensuring operational and cultural alignment.</li><li>Standardise procedures across subsidiaries by conducting gap analyses and implementing consistent SOPs.</li><li>Maintain and update the Group Policy Manual, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.</li><li>Design and implement Group-wide KPIs and performance monitoring tools.</li><li>Establish effective governance frameworks and oversee consistent risk management practices across all entities.</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance in collaboration with the Board and Executive Team across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Oversee unification of IT systems (e.g., ERPs, CRMs), introduction of automation tools, and enforcement of cybersecurity and data privacy standards.</li><li>Lead change management initiatives, foster a collaborative Group culture, and mentor operational leaders.</li><li>Support M&amp;A activity through due diligence, onboarding planning, and realisation of post-acquisition synergies.</li><li>Report to the CEO and Board on operational performance and ensure transparent communication across all subsidiaries.</li></ul>Here Are Our Basic Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, from a reputable university, in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or any other related discipline.</li><li>Proven track record in senior operational roles with measurable success in optimizing multi-entity or group structures, boosting efficiency, and achieving KPIs.</li><li>Excellent command of the English and Greek languages, both verbal and written.</li><li>Strong communication, organisational, analytical and strategic thinking skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Technologically literate with experience in ERP/CRM systems, automation tools, and cybersecurity practices</li></ul>What’s In It for You?By joining the dynamic MAP S.Platis team, the successful candidate will have unique profile-building and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialists and consultants, dealing with a reputable global clientele, and obtaining valuable first-hand/practical experience among other in compliance and AML compliance matters of regulated entities.&nbsp;You will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-related bonus based on qualifications and experience, provident fund upon successful completion of the probation period, flexible working hours, one afternoon off and working from home, in-house and external training courses, flexibility in dress code as per occasion, and other perks such as teambuilding activities, corporate events, personal and career development opportunities, and more.&nbsp;How Can You Apply?Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.&nbsp;If you’re interested in applying for this vacancy, please click on the below link:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://onlinerecruitment.exelsyslive.com/?c=BDEBED1E-78D6-4C8C-83F2-D268EE8BD765&amp;v=2025/0683">Group Chief Operations Officer (COO) (Nicosia/Limassol, Cyprus)</a>&nbsp;Get to Know us a Little Bit BetterMAP S.Platis is the largest Financial Services Consulting Group in our Region with clients that include regulators, banks, funds and fund managers, investment firms, brokers, fintech firms, insurance firms, and payment and electronic money institutions.&nbsp;MAP S.Platis is a member of a UK-based comprehensive business support Group for the financial industry, with presence in the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Belgium, Malta, Greece, Dubai as well as Hong Kong.&nbsp;With a headcount of over 400 supporting over 1,000 EU/FCA regulated firms.&nbsp;Our Group is one of the largest and most comprehensive financial industry support Groups in Europe today.&nbsp;We support our clients with advisory services, technology, RegTech services, HR, education, training, innovation, legal support and strategic communications.&nbsp;Please note that you will only be contacted if you make it past the preliminary round.&nbsp;MAP S.Platis is an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe in diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, so applicants from all walks of life are welcome.

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